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A Secluded Haven in the Heart of Minnesota's Superior National Forest

River Point Resort & Outfitting Company is a naturally superior NE Minnesota wilderness retreat. In this up-north haven, you'll find all the entertainment you could want in the great outdoors. This magnificent resort sits on a private peninsula, with a mile of secluded shoreline on Birch Lake and the South Kawishiwi River, so you're sure to feel relaxed, and rejuvenated by the peaceful surroundings. Enjoy that fresh Northwoods air, those pristine waters, and the starry skies; not to mention the scent of pine trees, all of which set the scene for days of fishing, hiking, paddling, and boating. Don't forget to take a memorable trip to the Boundary Waters too! All outfitted by River Point, of course. End active days in the comfort of a luxurious lakefront vacation home cabin, villa, or chalet with a fireplace and whirlpool – upscale living in the great Northwoods. And since River Point is accessible from Minneapolis/St. Paul, it makes it even easier to plan your next getaway!

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Amenities
Open Dates
  • May 13 to Sep 24
Property Size
  • 14 units
Nearby City
  • Ely
Nearby Water
  • Birch Lake/South Kawishiwi River
General
  • Gift Shop
  • Library
  • Outdoor Playground
  • Sauna
  • Wireless Internet
Food & Drink
  • Ice Machine
Room
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alarm Clock
  • Coffee Maker
  • Deck
  • Fireplace
  • Full Kitchen
  • Hair Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Sundeck
  • Whirlpool
Activities
  • Bocce Ball
  • Horseshoes
  • Photography
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball
  • Beach
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating & Watercraft
  • Boat Docks
  • Canoeing
  • Fire Pit(s)
  • Fishing Pier(s)
  • Fly Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Outdoor Grill(s)
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Marina
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Picnic Table(s)
  • Play Ground
Parking
  • Free Parking
Services
  • Shuttle Service
  • Fishing Guides
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Luggage Hold
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  • Children Welcome
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Groups - Reunions
River Point Resort & Outfitting Co. is the perfect place for a family reunion because there's something for everyone to love. Whether you have anglers in your crew or those who simply enjoy the tranquillity of the lake, this is the place to reconnect with the people who matter the most!
Group Information

Plan your next group event at River Point Resort & Outfitting Co..

Enjoy the company of your family and friends in River Point's multi-bedroom luxury vacation homes. Small groups are comfortable in one home and larger groups can opt for more!

For more information please call +1 (218) 365 - 6604 or Send Inquiry.

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Nearest Airports

  • Atikokan Municipal Airport (YIB) / 67.6 miles
  • Duluth International Airport (DLH) / 69 miles
  • Chisholm Hibbing Airport (HIB) / 57.2 miles

* Not all airports listed here may be open to public use, or service commercial flights

Packages
Spring Fishing Package

Great spring walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass fishing action on 20-mile long Birch Lake...a premier Minnesota walleye fishing lake, and a true wilderness fishing lake with no motor restrictions or permits needed to enjoy the fine fishing. River Point Resort is sited on the northern, and most private half of beautiful Birch Lake.

No other lake in the Ely area, outside of the protected Boundary Waters has the incredible amount of pristine wilderness shoreline that Birch Lake has. Discover the pleasure of viewing less shoreline development and more wilderness seclusion. Discover the smell of freshly-caught walleye as you enjoy your private fish fry in a secluded bay.  

Package offered from May 11 thru May 31, 2024 and includes:

  • Lakefront Comfortable Cabin, Villa, or Chalet Lodging with full kitchen--Deck and Grill
  • 16' Boat with 15 hp motor, life jackets, and boat cushions, or dockage for your personal boat
  • Fish Filleting, packaging and freezing
  • Bait (maximum of 2 dz per boat/day: choice of leeches, minnows, crawlers dependent on availability)
  • First Tank of Gas
  • Use of kayaks, paddle boats, hiking trail, and all other River Point amenities
  • Guides Available
  • Don't want a motorized boat? Substitute a canoe instead

Spring Fishing Package Rates:  

2-3 persons: per person per night: $159
4 persons: per person per night: $149
5-6 persons: per person per night: $139

See their website for more information on the Spring Fishing Package.

Deal Expires

May 31, 2024

Travel Dates
  • May 15, 2020 to May 31, 2024
Terms and Conditions

Based on minimum 3 night rental for 2 persons. Tax, 6% service fee, fishing license, fishing rods/reels, and tackle are additional. Not applicable on previous reservations. Lodging choice dependent upon availability best suited to fulfill occupancy capacity. For example, a 3-bedroom cabin occupancy is based on 6-8 persons. smaller groups would be allocated a 1 or 2-bedoom accommodation based on availability and number of persons. Other restrictions may apply. Rates subject to change.

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Taste of the Northwoods Package

When renting a vacation home cabin, a cabin, villa, or chalet at River Point Resort for a minimum of four nights or more, you have the option of further experiencing the wilderness at River Point's doorstep when going on the "Taste of the North Woods", 2-Day, 1-Night canoe/camping adventure. This package offers resort guests a reduced rate to try wilderness canoe/camping. This is especially fun for families who want just a "taste" of wilderness camping and canoeing.  Two great plans offered by River Point Outfitting Co.™ are available.

And, at the end of your canoe trip, enjoy a wonderful "steam" in River Point's new state of the art Finnish style sauna. Relaxing!

Option #1: Overnight in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (US camping permit required).

Option #2: Overnight on the wilderness shoreline of the South Kawishiwi River and Birch Lake, which are adjacent to the BWCA, but require no US camping permit.  Due to the virtual uninhabited shoreline of these pristine waters, the same feeling of remoteness is yours to delight in, as you would experience in the Boundary Waters.  With either option, you will "Paddle the Quiet Side."®

No US camping permit required with Option #2.

Includes: All equipment - aluminum canoes, paddles, life vests, tent, sleeping bags, stuff sacks, therm-a-rest sleep pads, packsacks, folding saw, gas stove, cook kit and utensils. Also included are travel maps, a pre-trip routing session and transport to your wilderness entry point (gas surcharge applies).

Two Day, One Night

Rate without food:  $595 for up to 4 persons

Each Addtional Person:  $95

Want us to pack the food?
Add on $12 per meal per person. Typically, we pack lunch and dinner on day one, and breakfast and lunch on day two. You may select food from the River Point Outfitting Co.™ deluxe menu planner which offers many fresh entrees, as well as lightweight dehydrated food choices. Food is packed in its own food pack, and includes a kitchen camp kit (dish soap, trash bags, bar soap, scrub pads, etc.)

Want a Kevlar canoe? (lightest weight canoe) Add on $12 per person/day for either a 17' or 18' two or three seat kevlar canoe. Add on $14 per person/day for a 4-seat, 23' kevlar canoe.

 

Deal Expires

September 28, 2024

Travel Dates
  • May 15, 2020 to September 22, 2024
Terms and Conditions

Early reservations are encouraged for best BWCA permit availability Fishing license, tax, 6% resort fee, van transport fee and gas surcharge for entry points near River Point, such as #30, #31, #31, #33 are extra. Rates subject to change without notice.

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Summer Short Stay Fishing Package

Summer “Short Stay” Fishing Package

Designed for Minnesota walleye fishing trips that are shorter than a week…most often a 3-night or 4-night rental.

- Lakefront Comfortable Villa or Chalet Lodging with full kitchen–Deck and Grill*

- 16′ Boat with 15 hp motor, life jackets, and boat cushions, or dockage for your personal boat**

- Backrest swivel boat seats

- Fish Filleting

- Bait (maximum of 2 dz per boat/day: choice of leeches, minnows, crawlers dependent on availability)

- First Tank of Gas per boat

- Use of kayaks, paddle boats, hiking trail, and all other River Point amenities

Summer “Short Stay” Fishing Package Rates

- 2-3 persons: per person per night: $179

- 4 persons: per person per night: $169

- 5-6 persons: per person per night: $159

Don’t want a motorized boat? Substitute a canoe instead

Try your luck….Minnesota Walleye Fishing Resorts. In Ely Minnesota your best pick is River Point Resort® on Birch Lake!

Deal Expires

June 28, 2024

Travel Dates
  • November 22, 2019 to June 28, 2024
Terms and Conditions

*Available June 1-June 28, 2024 and based upon a minimum 3 night rental for 2 persons. Tax, 6% resort fee, fishing license, fishing rods/reels, and tackle additional. *Not applicable on previous reservations. *Villa or Chalet lodging choice dependent upon availability best suited to fulfill occupancy capacity. For example, a two-bedroom Villa occupancy is based on 4-6 (dependent on Villa). Smaller groups would be allocated a one accommodation based on availability and number of persons Cabin lodging is not an option with this Package. Other restrictions may apply.

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Taste of the Northwoods Canoe Trip

Sample the Boundary Waters Canoe Area with an overnight trip package offered by River Point Resort. This remote wilderness area of a million acres plus sits at the doorstep of River Point and is easily accessible via the South Kawishiwi River.Named one of the “50 Places of a Lifetime” to visit in your lifetime by National Geographic Traveler, treat yourself to an incredible experience made ever so easy with the help of River Point Resort.

When renting a vacation home, villa, or chalet at River Point Resort for a minimum of four nights or more, you have the option of further experiencing the wilderness at River Point’s doorstep when going on the “Taste of the North Woods”, 2-Day, 1-Night canoe/camping adventure. This package offers resort guests a reduced rate to try wilderness canoe/camping. This is especially fun for families who want just a “taste” of wilderness camping and canoeing.  Two great plans offered by River Point Outfitting Co.™ are available.

Option #1: Overnight in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (US camping permit required).

Option #2: Overnight on the wilderness shoreline of the South Kawishiwi River and Birch Lake, which are adjacent to the BWCA, but require no US camping permit.  Due to the virtual uninhabited shoreline of these pristine waters, the same feeling of remoteness is yours to delight in, as you would experience in the Boundary Waters.  With either option, you will “Paddle the Quiet Side.”

No US camping permit required with Option #2.

Includes: All equipment – aluminum canoes, paddles, life vests, tent, sleeping bags, stuff sacks, therm-a-rest sleep pads, pack sacks, folding saw, gas stove, cook kit and utensils. Also included are travel maps, and a pre-trip routing session.

“Taste of the North Woods”Canoe Trip Rates
Rate without food:  $595for up to 4 persons
Each Additional person: $95

Deal Expires

September 23, 2024

Travel Dates
  • May 13, 2018 to September 23, 2024
Terms and Conditions

Fishing license, tax, 6% resort fee, van transport fee and gas surcharge for entry points near River Point such as #31, #32, #33, are extra. Guide gratuity is discretionary. Rates subject to change without notice.

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Family Reunion Package

The Best Family Reunion Resorts Minnesota…”A Magical Memory-Making Place”

Looking for a special wilderness getaway for your next family reunion resorts Minnesota package? Here at River Point Resort & Outfitting Co. on 6,000 acre Birch Lake in the heart of the Superior National Forest and adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness we have a long tradition of hosting family reunion resorts Minnesota.

Villas:

Favorite choices of accommodations for a family reunion resorts Minnesota are the River Point Villas. Three separate Villas are housed under one roof offering lots of separate space, yet togetherness. With five bedrooms, three bathrooms, three living rooms, and three kitchens they can hold up to 15 people, dependent upon the number of beds/bedrooms needed. Since they are three separate Villas, they become very accommodating, especially important when considering the routines of your youngest and oldest members of the family. Lakefront location with a superb water view and large lawn is perfect to gather together for mealtime together, conversation, and photos. Full kitchens with all the amenities make cooking and clean-up easier.

At River Point Resort & Outfitting Co., we hope that your next family reunion resorts Minnesota will be your best one, even a magical one, that creates plenty of wonderful memories, and we are here to help plan it with you. Just ask about the Family Reunion Resorts Minnesota Package!

Reconnect, Reminisce, and Rekindle Relationships

Deal Expires

September 22, 2024

Travel Dates
  • May 11, 2018 to September 22, 2024
Terms and Conditions

When renting the Villa Complex, it is preferred that a Family Reunion group rent all three Villas. You may also add on a Chalet or two, as needed. Ask about this option.

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